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GUM: More, Less, or the Same?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students confirm the law of conservation of matter by weighing chewing gum before and after it is chewed.
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Parts of Similar Triangles

For Students 10th
In this parts of similar triangles worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 15 different statements related to naming the parts found in similar triangles. First, they identify each definition stated that describes an everyday usage of...
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Perimeter and Area

For Students 10th
In this perimeter and area worksheet, 10th graders solve 12 different problems related to perimeter and area of various shapes. First, they determine the area of a parallelogram with a particular base and height. Then, students determine...
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Drop Zone Challenge

For Students 7th - 9th
For this science challenge worksheet, students construct a parachute that will have the longest time in seconds and best accuracy when dropped from a predetermined height. Then they use the formula given to determine the calculations.
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Drop Zone Challenge

For Students 7th - 9th
In this physics worksheet, students construct a parachute using the materials listed on the sheet that will have the longest and closest target when dropped from a specific height. Then they record their results after three trials.
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Converting Units of Capacity, Weight, Mass, and Area

For Teachers 6th - 8th
For this math worksheet, students solve the problems using measurement conversions. They concentrate on the units used for capacity, weight, mass, and area.
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Diagonal Lengths

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers collect, organize, and analyze data while studying the Pythagorean Theorem, measure length and width of several rectangular objects, and compare the measured results to the calculated results.
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What is a Pico?

For Teachers K - 5th
Students label objects in their classroom based on mass and volume using the metric system. They examine the relationship between the numerical value and the corresponding metric unit.
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Water Anyone?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders measure cups, quarts, and liters.
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Flying Objects

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars apply measurement techniques to create a flying object. They measure, draw, and cut out a flying wheel out of a six inch card.
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LEGO Balance

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students design and build a balance using LEGO, string, and a set of standard metric weights.
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Focus: Word Processing

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the basic units and prefixes of the metric system. They select a fairy tale or nursery rhyme to revise and rewrite with blanks where the metric system terminology can be inserted. Students, following given...
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DNA Isolation from Onion

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars apply measurement skills using the metric system. They explain the process of isolating DNA from other cell contents. They apply knowledge of cell structure to explain the process of isolating DNA.
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Average Looking

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students use measurements of their classmates to find the average (means and modes) of their facial features. They use their findings to create a three-dimensional "class head." Examples and assessment materials are included.
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Wood Identification Based on Density

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders measure irregular and regular shaped solids.  In this investigative lesson plan students calculator volume, mass and density of wood and blocks.
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How Tall in the Fall?

For Teachers 1st
First graders use nonstandard measurement to measure. After reading Inch by Inch, 1st graders pair measure leaves that they have collected. They glue their leaves onto tag board to make a display.
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Math and Science in a Wetland

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students use scientific methods during field and lab investigations. Students collect specimens and make measurements using the metric system. Students describe biotic and abiotic factors in an estuary and design a model.
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The Orbit Of Planet Gamma

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils investigate the concept of common errors that are made in the laboratory setting while analyzing the data of an experiment. They are given a scenario and are asked to measure the data of the major and minor axis. The purpose is to...
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Estimating Volumes Of Household Containers

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars engage in a the estimation of volume for household containers and focus upon the usage of the metric system. They practice identifying the shapes that seem familiar and match shapes with quantities. Students interact with...
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Triangle Explorer

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students compute the area of triangles in a computer program. In this measurement lesson plan, students complete 5 easy, 5 medium, and 5 hard problems.
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Discovering Pi

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders are introduced and experiment with the concept of pi. Using this information, they discover the relationship between the circumference and diameter of circles. In groups, they practice measuring the circumference of...
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Keeping Warm

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders measure the temperature of water using a thermometer. They record the temperatures of water on a chart. Students use the temperature data to determine which materials are the best conductors of heat. They discuss their...
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DENSITIES OF REGULARLY SHAPED SOLIDS

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students calculate the volumes of regularly shaped objects from measurements of their dimensions. They use several formulas and measure different objects to calculate the density, volume, and mass of the objects selected or assigned.
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How far is a km?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the size of a kilometer and the time it takes to cover this distance. They develop a concept of a km. They measure a distance of 1 km and the time taken to cover it.

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